The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of the sea.” Environmental activists, the Mexican navy, and undercover investigators are fighting back against this illegal multimillion-dollar business.
Richard Ladkani's 2019 documentary follows the urgent fight to save the world's smallest porpoise from extinction, as its habitat is ravaged by criminal networks profiting from an illegal and highly lucrative fish trade. Activists, navy forces and undercover investigators converge in a high-stakes effort to halt the destruction. Structured with the propulsion of a thriller, it explores environmental collapse, organized crime and the cost of conservation. The tone is tense, urgent and emotionally charged. It appeals to viewers who value nature documentaries, eco-investigations and real-world stakes. With a MagicMovieScore of 7.7, it stands as a gripping, powerfully made call to action.
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Romel Eduardo Ledezma Abaroa
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Rafael Pacchiano Alamán
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Hector Capetillo
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Andrea Crosta
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Marc Davis
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Jack Hutton
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Jacqueline Le Duc
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Carlos Loret de Mola
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Release Date
September 20, 2019
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Documentary
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